The BET Awards came and went once again. And once again, BET delivered a special show for all of the network’s supporters and the fans of the artists nominated. Highlighted by an amazing showing via the winne of “Best Female R&B Artist” Alicia Keys. Keys brought in SWV, Chilli and T-Boz of TLC and En Vogue to tear down the house. Chris Brown showed off some impressive moves while T-Pain brought the circus to the stage with his eccentric performance. Lil Wayne also came correct with T-Pain aiding him for “Lollipop” before rolling into “A Milli” to close out the evening. But it will probably be best to see for yourself as BET will replay the show again on Friday June 27th at 7:30pm.
Below are the winners (in BOLD) of the 2008 BET Awards.
Best Female R&B Artist
Mary J. Blige
Mariah Carey
Keyshia Cole
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Raheem DeVaughn
J. Holiday
Ne-Yo
Trey Songz
Chris Brown
Best Group
Danity Kane
Day 26
Gnarles Barkley
Playaz Circle
UGK
Best Gospel Artist
The Clark Sisters
Deitrick Haddon
Marvin Sapp
Kirk Franklin
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Missy Elliott
Eve
Kid Sister
Lil Mama
Trina
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Common
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Snoop Dogg
Kanye West
Video of the Year
“The Way That I Love You” – Ashanti
“Honey” – Erykah Badu
“Just Fine” – Mary J. Blige
“Like You’ll Never See Me Again” – Alicia Keys
“International Player’s Anthem” – UGK & OUTKAST
“Good Life” – Kanye West featuring T-Pain
Best Director
Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto
Benny Boom
Gil Green
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
Best Collaboration
“Kiss Kiss” – Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
“Let It Go” – Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott & Lil’ Kim
“Low” – Flo-Rida featuring T-Pain
“I’m So Hood (The Remix)” – DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe & Birdman
“Good Life” – Kanye West featuring T-Pain
Viewer’s Choice
“No One” – Alicia Keys
“Lollipop” (featuring Static) – Lil’ Wayne
“Kiss Kiss” (featuring T-Pain – Chris Brown
“Let It Go” (featuring Missy Elliott and Lil’ Kim) – Keyshia Cole
“Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)” – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
“No Air”(featuring Chris Brown) – Jordin Sparks
BETJ Award
Raheem DeVaughn
Chaka Khan
Ledisi
Jill Scott
Angie Stone
Best New Artist
Estelle
Flo-Rida
Chrisette Michelle
Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
The-Dream
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Queen Latifah
Jill Scott
Chandra Wilson
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Terrence Howard
Denzel Washington
Best Female Athlete
Cheryl Ford
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Tamika Catchings
Best Male Athlete
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Tiger Woods
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Chris Paul
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2008 – Al Green
Humanitarian Award Recipient 2008 – Quincy Jones